Portland (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Portland (PDX) to Kansas City (MCI) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 347 departures over the past year, roughly 7 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 82% arrived on time.
- On-time
- 82%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 9 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 0.3%
- Flights/day
- 0.95
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 3h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 1,482 mi
Best airline from PDX to MCI
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlinesmost reliable | 84% | 10 min | 0.3% | 314 |
| Southwest Airlines | 75% | 8 min | 0.0% | 75 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from PDX to MCI
Aim for departures around 9 a.m. (97% on-time); avoid 11 a.m. departures (81%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 82% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 85% | 5 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 90% | 9 min |
| Thursday | 82% | 13 min |
| Friday | 75% | 14 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 6 min |
| Sunday | 81% | 7 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft48%
- Airline operations35%
- National airspace system18%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from PDX to MCI delayed?
- 18% of PDX–MCI flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 9 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from PDX to MCI?
- Alaska Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 84%, based on 314 flights. 2 airlines flew PDX–MCI frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from PDX to MCI?
- Departures around 9 a.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 11 a.m. have the worst (81%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from PDX to MCI?
- The scheduled PDX–MCI flight time averages 3h 24m over 1,482 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 18% of the time.
- How often are PDX to MCI flights cancelled?
- 0.3% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from PDX to MCI?
- July 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 71% of arrivals on time. The best was February 2026 at 95%. If your dates are flexible, that 24-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 389 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.